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Finding the Third Proportional to 14,150 and 29,008

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Solution

The third proportional to 14,150 and 29,008 is: 59,467.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,150 : 29,008 = 29,008 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,150/29,008 = 29,008/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,150x = 29,008 × 29,008
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,150x = 841,464,064
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 841,464,064/14,150
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59,467.43

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